LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio prepares for its largest influx of students on any one day during the year. Friday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the university campus dorms will have more than 545 students move in. The students travel in from 29 different states across the country. August 20 […]
POSTED: 08/04/12 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Diana S. Boley, 53, of Scott, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:20 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center after a seven-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 8, 1958, in Van Wert, the daughter of Marjorie (Neiford) Secaur, who survives at Vancrest […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 6:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police August 1, 11:13 a.m. — The theft of a firearm was reported by a resident of the 700 block of East Main Street. August 1, 4:45 p.m. — A laptop computer was reportedly stolen from a vehicle while it was in the parking lot of the local Walmart Super Center. July 30, […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local officials met with representatives of county, state and federal emergency management agencies as part of a statewide process to seek a disaster declaration from President Barack Obama due to the June 29 storm that did widespread damage around the county and state. A total of 38 Ohio counties are submitting damage […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent The YMCA Marlins held their summer season banquet on July 26 at St Mary’s School. Coach Lee Schumm recognized three swimmers for breaking Marlin team records this summer. Addison Henkaline broke two girls’ 11-12 division records. Henkaline set a new mark of 34.66 seconds in the 50-meter butterfly, breaking the […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education held an hour-long discussion on the merits of a solar power proposal, heard a report from Cafeteria Manager Penny Baucom and also employed a number of Adult Education staff members during its August meeting on Thursday. The board heard a presentation from Jerry Corbin of Solar Planet, […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
The new Market on Main enterprise opened officially on Thursday in front of the Van Wert County Courthouse. The market, to be held each Thursday until October 25, features produce, baked goods, handmade items, one-of-a-kind jewelry, repurposed items, boutique merchandise, goods from some of the finest direct-sales companies and much more. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) supported tax legislation on the House floor this week that would extend tax relief for nearly a million small business owners and provide a pathway to tax reform. House Resolution 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, prevents tax increases that are set […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Yard sales abounded along U.S. 127 in and out of Van Wert during the Highway 127 Yard Sale being held this weekend from Alabama to Michigan. Here, some early bird shoppers got a chance to search for bargains across from the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 5:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWCF information The Van Wert County Foundation has completed scholarship awards for the 2012-2013 academic year. Executive Secretary Larry L. Wendel announced awards for 223 students from Paulding and Van Wert county schools, along with Delphos schools. Van Wert County residents attending Parkway and Spencerville school districts were also included. In excess of $300,000 was […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 5:05 am. FILED UNDER: News